Capital News: Proposed law change targets incompetent Ohio drivers
Columbus -- There's a train track crossing the road just around the corner from my house. It's a... More
- by MARC KOVAC | CAPITAL BUREAU CHIEF
Opinion
The Way it Was: Picnics can involve some really fun, and unusual, games
This is Part I of a two-part column. It's been quite a while since I attended a family picnic.... More
- by John Straka
Is it spring? Is it really spring?
'Tis the season -- for saling. Nope, I didn't spell it wrong, I'm talking about garage saling.... More
- by Dorothy markulis | reporter
Front Row Seat: Mom made grocery shopping seem like a good time
When I was a young boy, I once asked my mom, Bettie, if we could go to a fast-food restaurant... More
- by Mike Lesko | reporter
The Way it Was: Old-Time Fun
What did people (especially youngsters) do for fun, before radio, TV, automobiles, computers,... More
- by John Straka
It's official, community newspapers are the tops!
On the Mark: It's official, community newspapers rock! More
- by Dorothy markulis | reporter
Capital News: And so begins the 2014 campaigns for Ohio statewide office
Columbus -- Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald has made it official: The Democrat will... More
- by MARC KOVAC | CAPITAL BUREAU CHIEF
The Way it Was: Sampling strange food from around the world -- and close to home
Some people love to travel. I have friends who have been to China, Brazil, Alaska and other... More
- by John Straka
Got any pet peeves? Here's some of mine
Everyone has their own list of pet peeves. What bothers one may not bother another. Some people... More
- by John Straka
Letter: Wants someone to help Good Neighbors find permanent home
I have volunteered the last two Christmas seasons with Good Neighbors and was completely shocked... More
Letter: Says Portman ignored Newtown, kowtows to NRA
Sen. Rob Portman needs to know how much Ohio voters, like me, appreciate the courage it took for... More
OUR VIEW: Saturday mail saved as red ink mounts
The U.S. Postal Service is drowning in red ink -- it posted a deficit of $16 billion last year --... More
American Legion supports veterans, service members
In last week's column I spoke about the two largest veterans organizations in the U.S. Fact: The... More
Turning a newlywed couple's house into a home
Editor's note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Last time, I wrote about how my wife Helen... More
Dreaming Out Loud: Reaction to the Boston Marathon
Running and major news outlets don't tend to interact much. For a track event or a marathon to... More
Capital News: Lots of stuff buried in the amended state budget
Columbus -- Medicaid and taxes and school funding will be the focus of newspaper headlines over... More
- by MARC KOVAC | CAPITAL BUREAU CHIEF
American Legion provides wide support to veterans, service members
In last week's column I spoke about the two largest veterans organizations in the U.S. Fact: The... More
After construction, turning a newlywed couple's house into a home
Editor's note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Last time, I wrote about how my wife Helen... More
The Way it Was: Time marches on, but basics of life don't seem to change
Some say the basics of life never change, others say nothing stays the same for any great length... More
- by John Straka
Meet David Joyce, Ohio's 14th congressional district representative
As a newly elected Member of Congress, I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself to my new... More
- by Rep. David Joyce
Rob Portman: Gay couples also deserve chance to get married
I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and... More
- Guest Column by Sen. Rob Portman
Easter's message of hope helps us face life's trials
"Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty... More
The Way it Was: Some practical jokes have been around for years
When I began writing about practical jokes, I had no idea there were so many. It seems a new... More
- by John Straka
Capital News: Stormy 'Sunshine Week' for state development officials (VIDEO)
Columbus -- Last week was "Sunshine Week" in Ohio, that time of year when state officials remind... More
- by MARC KOVAC | CAPITAL BUREAU CHIEF
Our View: Northern Ohio counties should benefit from turnpike revenues
The legislation that would have the state of Ohio issuing bonds backed by Ohio Turnpike revenues... More
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